Craig Richards losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Craig Richards has compiled a 20-4-1 (13) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Craig Richards loses to Willy Hutchinson via unanimous decision
On June 1, 2024 Craig Richards fought Willy Hutchinson for the vacant WBC Silver light heavyweight title. Richards was 34 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Hutchinson was 25 with a record of 17-1. Richards was coming off a win and Hutchinson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Richards lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Hutchinson.
3. Craig Richards loses to Joshua Buatsi via unanimous decision
On May 21, 2022 Craig Richards faced Joshua Buatsi in a light heavyweight bout. Richards was 32 years old with a record of 17-2-1, and Buatsi was 29 with a record of 15-0. Richards was coming off a win and Buatsi was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Richards lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Buatsi.
2. Craig Richards loses to Dmitry Bivol via unanimous decision
On May 1, 2021 Craig Richards fought Dmitry Bivol for the WBA (Super) light heavyweight title. Richards was 31 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Bivol was 30 with a record of 17-0. Richards was coming off a win and Bivol was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Richards lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bivol.
1. Craig Richards loses to Frank Buglioni via unanimous decision
On October 28, 2017 Craig Richards fought Frank Buglioni for the vacant British light heavyweight title. Richards was 27 years old with a record of 10-0, and Buglioni was 28 with a record of 20-2-1. Richards was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Buglioni was on a 3-fight winning streak. Richards lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Buglioni.